John Wisden and George Parr red plaque

Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

John Wisden (1826-1884) cricketer and almanack publisher. A cricket ground was created near this spot by John Wisden and his friend and fellow player, George Parr. Many important matches were played here to large crowds. Wisden lived in the town from 1848 to 1852. In 1850 he founded John Wisden & Co

. probably selling sporting equipment. They gave up the lease of the ground in 1863. His obituary in his Almanack in the 1885 edition reads: "...A quiet, unassuming and thoroughly upright man. A fast

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